Residence Life Staff
There is a variety of professional and paraprofessional staff ready to assist you in your transition to Lake Forest College.
Residence Directors (RDs) supervise the student Resident Assistant staff and help build strong residential communities. Each RD supervises two to three buildings. They are valuable resources for students: mediating roommate conflicts, supporting student programs and organizations, strengthening community spirit, enforcing community standards, and being active members of the Lake Forest College community.
From left: Missy Sernatinger, Jovani Thompson, Colin MacFarlane, Lee Karraker & Jeremy Moore (not pictured)
Resident Assistants (RAs) foster an environment that is conducive to study and learning, promote personal growth and responsibility, and assist students in adjusting to the Lake Forest College community. The student staff serve as a resource for residents, coordinate educational and social programming, uphold College policies, and help students transition to the college environment.
North Campus RAs
The Lois Durand Hall Resident Assistants create community in an all-women’s hall. From left:
| Rabia Khan ‘14 | Gilberts, IL |
| Allie Longenecker ‘12 | Lees Summit, MO |
| Leah Bowers ‘14 | Neenah, WI |
Cleveland-Young International Center Resident Assistants create a community where intercultural dialogue and friendships occur. From left:
| Raven Robertson ‘12 | Chicago, IL |
| MB Gopolang ‘14 | Letlhakane Village, Bostwana |
Deerpath Hall Resident Assistants work in an upperclass hall with involved students. They collaborate with the Academic Theme Suite program to provide educational and social opportunities for the residents. From left:
| Heather Hanson ‘14 | Round Lake Beach, IL |
| Ivaylo Valchev ‘14 | Arlington Heights, IL |
| Celina Antony ‘14 | Morton Grove, IL |
| Talia Shambee ‘12 | Evanston, IL |
Middle Campus RAs
Blackstone Academic Hall RAs provide opportunities for residents to form study groups, learn from faculty speakers and socialize. From left:
| Ezra Goldberg ‘12 | Greenwich, CT |
| Tia Rupnik ‘13 | Sheboygan, WI |
| Nicole Vachter ‘14 | Portland, OR |
| James Dunnigan ‘12 | Mackinac/Grass Lake, MI |
Harlan Hall RAs provide a safe and friendly hall atmosphere for upperclass and first-year students. From left:
| Yuhong Xie ‘14 | Chengdu, China |
| Chris Banville ‘14 | Wonder Lake, IL |
| Shawna Hite ‘13 | Marion, OH |
| J.J. Conoscenti ‘13 | Cocoa Beach, FL |
South Campus RAs
Gregory Hall RAs work with a vibrant and well-connected hall community to support the personal, academic and social growth of their residents. No photo available.
| Scott Sanford ‘14 | Whittier, CA |
| Monisha Dillard ‘12 | Robbinsdale, MN |
| Amalia DeSardi ‘13 | Palatine, IL |
| Chandler Foster ‘13 | Ann Arbor, MI |
McClure Hall RAs work with a mix of upperclass and first-year students to create a tight community. No photo available.
| Farzeen Tariq ‘12 | Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Pascal Accoh ‘12 | Chicago, IL |
| Tanner Senter ‘12 | St. Louis, MO |
| Katelyn Miller ‘14 | Mazon, IL |
Moore Hall RAs are often found in the Moore lounge hanging out with their residents in an alcohol-free and vibrant community.From left:
| Gabby Santiago ‘14 | Chicago, IL |
| Monty Monterroso ‘12 | Prospect Heights, IL |
| Mati Moustakis ‘14 | Eagle River, WI |
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Rebecca Castaneda ‘14 (not pictured) |
Winston-Salem, NC |
The Nollen Hall RAs work to provide a safe and friendly community for a mix of upperclass and first-year students in a building that has many opportunities for study groups. No photo available.
| Simone Perry ‘14 | Euclid, OH |
| Juan Esquivel ‘14 | Chicago, IL |
| William Forcier ‘14 | Chicago, IL |
| Rockelle Mardehow ‘14 | Schaumburg, IL |
The dynamic RAs of Roberts Hall serve a primarily first-year population. They are excited to help students transition in to Lake Forest College. No photo available.
| Jasmine Perry ‘13 | Chicago, IL |
| Chris Anderson ‘13 | Cincinnati, OH |
| Amanda Latimer ‘13 | Woodstock, IL |
| Nick Jordan ‘14 | Simsbury, CT |
| Mato Jordan ‘14 | Chicago, IL |
‘In The Loop’
The Lake Forest College “In the Loop” RA assists the RD In The Loop in keeping the small extended campus community connected and exploring the City of Chicago. No photo available.
| Bryce Ribken ‘13 | Ashfield, MA |
